The Ritz London 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR, England

Recommended by 94% of our guests

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property overview

The romantic Louis XVI decor evokes an era of opulence.

Opened in 1906, The Ritz London is perfectly located in the heart of London overlooking the Royal Green Park and the world-famous Piccadilly. For over 110 years, it has long been the choice for royalty, aristocracy, dignitaries and countless other discerning guests. The 136 beautiful bedrooms and suites all feature Louis XVI-style interiors. The iconic hotel is renowned for its quintessential British Afternoon Tea and the spectacular Ritz Restaurant, often described as the most beautiful dining room in the world. In 2002, The Ritz London was awarded a Royal Warrant by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales for Banqueting and Catering Services, the only hotel to receive such an honor.

We Recommend

Best City Secret

Ceremony of the Keys

The Tower of London is locked by the Beefeaters every night at 21:30. With some advance planning you can join this ceremony that has taken place every night for 700 years. Tower Hill, EC3. (44-870) 756-6000; www.hrp.org.uk.

Best Activity/Excursion

Duck Tour

Fun for everyone, the amphibious vehicles used for this tour take you past the most iconic landmarks in the West End before plunging into the Thames for a boat ride down the river. 55 York Rd., SE1. (44-207) 928-3132; www.londonducktours.co.uk.

Best One-Stop Shop

Harrod's

If you can’t find what you’re looking for in this enormous emporium, probably the most famous department store in the world, you won’t find it anywhere. 87-135 Brompton Rd., SW1. (44-207) 835-1234; www.harrods.com.

Best View

London Eye

For a breathtaking view of London in all directions, take a “flight” on this giant observation wheel that revolves once every half-hour. South Bank at Westminster Bridge. (44-870) 500-0600; www.londoneye.com.

Best Family Activity

London Zoo

The 36-acre London Zoo in Regent’s Park (Britain’s largest) has created a series of new animal habitats, including Gorilla Kingdom and Into Africa, that kids will love. Outer Circle, Regents Park, NW1. (44-844) 225-8866; www.zsl.org.

Best Cultural Secret

Royal Opera House Tour

On tours of one of the world's most beautiful and historic opera houses, visitors get to go behind the scenes to see how it all works. Bow St., WC2. (44-207) 836-9136; www.roh.org.uk/visit/tours.

Top Day Trip

Stonehenge

Rising from the flat Wiltshire plain north of the cathedral town of Salisbury, Stonehenge's 5,000-year-old sarsen stones form the most famous prehistoric stone circle in the world. A344 Road, Amesbury. (44-870) 333-1181; www.stonehenge.co.uk.

Best Restaurant Classic

The Ivy

This restaurant in the heart of the West End has long been a favorite with well-heeled Londoners, as much for its updated-traditional English cuisine as for its glamorous ambience. 1-5 West St., WC2. (44-207) 836-4751; www.the-ivy.co.uk.

What to Skip

The Sherlock Holmes Museum

The world’s most famous fictional detective would probably find the museum with his name a great disappointment. 221B Baker St., NW1. (44-207) 935-8866; www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk.